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Monday, September 14

Tuesday, September 15

Wednesday, September 16

• PTO Special Lunch

Thursday, September 17

Friday, September 18

• Half Day School Improvement - Student dismissal 11:35 am

Monday, September 21

• District Holiday - No school attendance

Attention District 30 parents and guardians! Tomorrow, September 12, District 30 will test our emergency notification system in the afternoon. Anyone listed under your child’s primary and secondary contacts, as well as the email address used to login into Parent Portal, should receive a voice notification, text and email.

If you need to update your telephone number or email address, please visit the ParentPortal. (Go to the Forms section of and choose the option that says “Update Contact Information for District Communications.”)

Now is also a is a great time to review Emergency Procedures page for parents that outlines weather emergency protocols in District 30 at district30.org/emergency. When winter weather approaches, District 30 would utilize our emergency notification system to announce any school closures, while also posting on our website and social media channels.

This week, we continue sharing our series exploring our iPad One-to-One program. In our latest video, learn how iPads are implemented in the classroom, with a balance between traditional and technological learning that enhances the lessons, while also teaching children to be responsible digital navigators.

Please click below to watch the video and click here to explore a parent handbook that also answers frequent questions on our One-to-One iPad program. In the coming weeks, please watch this newsletter as we continue to highlight the rest of the video series.

Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 is partnering with Bertog Landscape to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field. On the afternoon of Friday, September 18, Bertog Landscape will apply 20-0-20 fertilizer with potassium to promote turf growth in the roots for the winter season.

In the event that the application cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be Saturday, September 19. For questions, please contact District 30 Buildings and Grounds Coordinator Jason Borst at 847-400-8964.

Science Olympiad is a true community effort, and our program cannot run without parent volunteers! We are looking for parents who are willing to serve as volunteer coaches for individual events. You do not need to be a professional scientist or engineer—if you have an interest or experience in a particular area, we would love to have you share your expertise with our students.

Parent coaches can work with students to prepare for their assigned event, help them practice, and attend competitions when possible. You don't have to be a Science Olympiad expert—we can help you get started!

If you have questions about the Science Olympiad team or would like to volunteer as a parent coach, please contact Mrs. Kearns. tkearns@district30.org. We are excited to kick off year 3 of Maple Science Olympiad and look forward to another fantastic season of science, teamwork, and competition!

Mrs. Kearns
Maple School Science Olympiad Coach

We wanted to share a quick follow-up from our first fire drill of the school year last Tuesday. We had a very successful drill, and our students did a wonderful job following directions, staying calm, and moving safely and efficiently. Members of the fire department were present for the drill and confirmed that it was very well executed. Our students and staff represented Maple so well, and we are incredibly proud of how everyone responded. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership as we work together to keep our students and staff safe!

Our Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council is seeking parent members for the 2026-27 school year. The Parent/Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) has been created and designed to engage our learning community in discussion and dialogue about the education of our students. The PTAC focuses on topics regarding the school’s curriculum, programming, procedures, and any other areas that may impact our students and their learning environment. Additionally, the Parent/Teacher Advisory Council will review and explore educational research and best practices relative to Maple School and the middle-level child.

We intend to maintain a 15- to 20-member council that is representative of the diversity of our Maple School community. Members of the Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council will be a well-informed group in order to provide support and guidance for our learning community during the school year.

Planned meeting dates are: October 5, December 7, March 1, and May 10 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in Maple School’s LMC.

If you are interested in serving on the Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, please complete the PTAC Google Form below by Friday, September 11.

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On September 16, students will be enjoying the first special lunch from Epic Burger. Ordering is now closed for this month - please be sure to visit the website via this link to order for future dates! Quest Hot Lunch service is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch days. If your child does not participate in the PTO Special Lunch program, they must bring a lunch and drink from home.

*If your child is absent and has ordered lunch, please notify the front office by 11:00 a.m. if you would like to pick up the lunch or donate it to the school.

It’s not too late to sign up! We’re looking for volunteers to join our Special Lunch days to help make lunchtime extra special for our students. Many slots have been filled - but we do have several available through the end of the year. Sign up today and get involved!

Boba Day takes place the last Thursday of the month from September through May. The first Boba Day is on September 25. As part of PTO registration, you had the option to prepay for Boba Day. If you did NOT add the boba and/or ice cream at that time, please use this link to add on Boba and/or Ice cream. If you did not sign up to be a part of the PTO, then you will need to register for the PTO in order to be eligible to order boba and/or ice cream for your student.

Please join us virtually for the first PTO General Meeting on September 15 at 6:00 p.m via this link. You will hear updates and have an opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas!

Please register at this link to attend the Washington D.C. Parent Virtual Meeting. Before the meeting, please visit our trip website to explore everything students will see and experience. There is a $175 credit for families that attend this parent meeting and sign up by October 3.

Thanks to the volunteers, Kathy Sikaras, Randi Wesolowski, Rebecca Armbruster, Bhawna Sharma, Kamila Wojtkowski for making the first Ice Cream Day a blast. Thank you!

The Maple PTO offers car magnets, to let everyone know you're a proud Mustang supporter. Click here to order! A portion of all car magnet sales will directly benefit Maple PTO. Your purchase helps fund valuable programs and resources for our students and school. Thank you for your continued support.

All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to ask questions and share what is important to you in our schools.

You can pick from either the 12 p.m. session on Thursday, September 24 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook, or during a 6 p.m. online session that same day. RSVP is required for online so we may email you a link, and appreciated for in-person so we can plan for space and send a reminder to participants close to the event date.

Please share with neighbors, as this event is for everyone in our boundaries – even if they do not have children in our schools. Click below to join us!

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GBN Radio WGBK 88.5 FM is looking for local middle school students to step into our Northbrook studio and serve as a Guest DJ! No experience is required. If you love music, sports, podcasts, or just talking into a microphone, fill out this quick survey. We hope to hear from you!

See photos of GBN students in action at https://gbnradio.org/ and GBN's Instagram @gbnradio

Glenbrook North High School's Girls IN2 STEM (GIS) Fall 2026 mentoring program is accepting middle school students

Girls IN2 STEM is a student-led organization dedicated to encouraging middle school girls to explore STEM and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through mentorship, hands-on activities, and workshops, the group connects middle school students with high school mentors who help them discover new STEM fields and build confidence in their interests.

During this six-week cohort, each student is paired with 1-2 other mentees and 1-2 GBN mentors who share similar STEM interests and schedules. The program includes both virtual and in-person sessions at GBN, where mentors guide students through a STEM-focused curriculum and help them develop a final project based on their interests.

Click here or below to apply!

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Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook for their student should click here to complete the online order or call Josten's at 877-767-5217. Purchasing the yearbook is optional, but most students like to have one at the end of the year. The current cost per book is $35.00. This will increase to $37.00 after winter break.

Please use your students full name when ordering, do not use a nickname or a parent name. You will also be asked to provide your students MRT/Advisory Teacher name.

Any time a student feels unsafe, any adult in their school can help!

But sometimes, students or parents wish to reach out for help in a different way or after school hours. Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe way to share information 24/7 that might help prevent any threat to school safety, including bullying, self-harm or other serious concerns.

The goal of this program is to get students to “seek help before harm;" it is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish. Safe2Help Illinois also offers a Mental Health Toolkit that provides resources for parents and educators reinforce the components of this program.

Safe2Help Illinois offers around-the-clock help via:

• Hotline: 844-4-SAFEIL
• Text line: 72332
• Email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
• Plus a website full of resources for young people seeking help for themselves or a friend. Its Ways To Get Help page is a directory of specialized hotlines, and other sections of its website provide practical steps for dealing with depression or helping a distraught friend. The checklist called "20 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Giving Up" can help older children overcome a bout of anxiety or depression.

Maple School is part of Northbrook/Glenview District 30, which exists to create an inclusive community that inspires learning, fosters resiliency, and cares deeply for every child. We honor childhood and foster intellectual, physical and social-emotional growth. District 30 serves more than 1,200 students in pre-K through 8th grade across Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple Schools.

We prohibit harassment and discrimination of all forms within our district and follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.

Main Office: 847-400-8900

Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA

Website: district30.org/maple